"12 million gold coins!" A sudden, unfamiliar voice resounded from VIP Room 9, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
The crowd turned to the room, curiosity etched on their faces. Who did this room belong to? After all, it had been silent since the auction began, showing no interest in any treasures until now. Speculations about the identity of its occupant began to swirl.
"12 million? She increased the bid by two million just like that?" Elias exclaimed, visibly shocked by the sudden offer from VIP Room 9. He couldn't help but wonder who had made such a bold bid for the Mermaid's Tear.
"Young Master, the person in that room must be from one of the Ten Great Families. No one outside of them could afford to spend that kind of money so casually," the Magic Knight Captain said, his expression serious. Even he seemed taken aback by the abrupt bid.
